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Opinion Insights From Industry Experts

Derek Yong CommoPlast Asia Sdn Bhd

[FREE] Morning Briefing - 06 Feb. 2025

Trading activity in China’s local PP and PE markets remained sluggish post-Lunar New Year, as participants grappled with escalating US-China trade tensions and an unexpectedly rapid rise in domestic inventories. During the weeklong break, CNPC and Sinopec’s combined stock surged over the critical 800,000-ton threshold

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Derek Yong CommoPlast Asia Sdn Bhd

[FREE] Morning Briefing - 05 Feb. 2025

Of greater concern to market participants is the potential fallout for LPG (propane and butane), which plays a critical role in China’s petrochemical sector. As the world’s largest propane importer, China remains heavily reliant on US exports—the world’s largest propane supplier.

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Derek Yong CommoPlast Asia Sdn Bhd

[FREE] Morning Briefing - 04 Feb. 2025

Typically, demand for PET bottles strengthens toward the end of the first quarter as the industry ramps up preparations for the summer season. With the Chinese market set to reopen on 5 February, market participants are closely watching buyer reactions to these shutdowns, which could set the tone for near-term market direction.
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Derek Yong CommoPlast Asia Sdn Bhd

[FREE] Morning Briefing - 03 Feb. 2025

Data showed that at least four new PDH units in China, with a combined nameplate capacity of 3.06 million tons, are scheduled to commence operations in the first half of 2025. Speculation persists that these startups may face delays
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Rochelle Nguyen CommoPlast Asia Sdn Bhd

[FREE] Morning Briefing - 27 Jan. 2025

The Southeast Asian market's key development on the final trading day of the previous week was the reduced availability of HDPE film in the domestic Malaysian market. A string of local production disruptions constrained spot supply, prompting traders to push selling prices higher despite the looming Lunar New Year holiday, which typically dampens trading activity.
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Rochelle Nguyen CommoPlast Asia Sdn Bhd

[FREE] Morning Briefing - 24 Jan. 2025

International suppliers could potentially offset seasonal lulls in China and Southeast Asia by tapping into the Indian market, where demand for PP and PE has shown tentative signs of improvement over the past week. However, buying activity remains cautious, with Indian buyers being selective regarding grades and pricing.
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Rochelle Nguyen CommoPlast Asia Sdn Bhd

[FREE] Morning Briefing - 23 Jan. 2025

The Chinese PVC market maintained its upward trajectory this week, despite a noticeable decline in local trading sentiment driven by reduced downstream activity ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday. Key suppliers raised export offers by $15/ton compared to the previous week
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Derek Yong CommoPlast Asia Sdn Bhd

[FREE] Morning Briefing - 22 Jan. 2025

In an interesting development, Chinese PET bottle suppliers decided to lift export offers by $5/ton at the start of the week, citing support from the stronger upstream costs and reduced inventory pressure. The audacious pricing decision was in contrast to the continued softening trend observed on the domestic front.
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